brand acquisition

Asos Sells Majority Stake in Topshop, Topman as Turnaround Effort Continues

British online retailer Asos has agreed to sell a 75% stake in its Topshop and Topman brands to investment company Heartland for…

WHP, Simon, Brookfield Unite Under Phoenix Retail Banner to Acquire Express

The new joint venture between brand management firm WHP Global and mall owners Simon Property Group, Brookfield Properties and Centennial Real Estate — formed for…

Investment Firm Acquires Rover Pet Care Marketplace

Online pet care marketplace Rover Group has been acquired by private equity funds managed by Blackstone in an all-cash transaction valued at…

Shein Buys Missguided, Ushering in ‘New Format of Partnerships’

Digital fast fashion retailer Shein has acquired UK women’s retailer Missguided from Frasers Group. Frasers Group acquired Missguided just a little over…

Unilever Sells Dollar Shave Club as it Refocuses on ‘Core Strategic Growth Areas’

Unilever has sold subscription razor brand Dollar Shave Club to the U.S.-based private equity firm Nexus Capital Management for an undisclosed amount….

Authentic Brands Group Buys Footwear Brand Rockport

Authentic Brands Group has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to purchase footwear brand Rockport. Financial…

DSW Parent Continues Push into Owned Brands with Acquisition of Keds

Designer Brands Inc. — parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and The Shoe Company — is continuing to expand its roster…

ABG Adds Ted Baker to its Brand Roster

Brand management firm Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has added another major retailer to its portfolio with the acquisition of beleaguered British fashion…

Eddie Bauer Acquisition Gives Authentic Brands a Foothold in Growing Outdoor Category

Outdoor brand Eddie Bauer is the latest retailer to be snapped up by brand management firm Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and SPARC…

BCBG Sells Assets To Exit Bankruptcy

Fashion retailer BCBG Max Azria Group has reached an agreement to sell most of its assets to brand acquisition and development company…

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